The beachfront restaurant at J1 Beach starts its weekly Day Fiesta Brunch from the Eid al-Fitr weekend, with packages from Dhs375 Gitano Dubai, the Tulum-inspired beachfront restaurant at J1 Beach, is launching a new Saturday brunch. The Day Fiesta Brunch runs every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm, with packages starting from Dhs375. The menu centres on modern Mexican-Mediterranean food. Guests can expect fresh ceviches, roasted chicken, slow-cooked short rib birria quesadillas, and classic churros to finish. A live DJ plays throughout the afternoon session. For those who want to extend the evening, the Ceremonia package includes a live Mariachi band…
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The hotel offers guests a mix of Iftar dining, Ramadan spa treatments, and poolside options throughout March March offers a natural pause, and ME By Meliá Dubai has put together a programme of experiences to suit guests looking to rest, connect, or mark the Holy Month in a quieter way. As Ramadan continues through March, the hotel has shaped its offering around the rhythm of the season. Guests can join Iftar to break fast, book Ramadan-themed spa treatments, or spend the day at a poolside cabana. Each option sits on its own, giving guests the freedom to choose what fits…
Event rescheduled to 17–20 August to give the global travel and tourism industry more certainty ahead of the show RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will move from its original May dates to 17–20 August at Dubai World Trade Centre. The event was previously scheduled for 4–7 May. The organiser made the decision to reschedule in order to protect the safety of attendees, partners and staff, and to give the wider travel and tourism industry more confidence to plan their participation. Now in its 33rd year, ATM is an established international trade show that brings together destinations,…
The First Group Hospitality venues across Dubai are offering mothers special perks this March Mother’s Day falls on 21 March, and a number of restaurants and cafés under The First Group Hospitality banner are marking the occasion with offers for mothers dining out in Dubai. Venues such as The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery Marina, Énas Mediterranean Restaurant, and Risen Café & Artisanal Bakery are each taking part, with their own individual gestures to mark the day. Options range from Mediterranean sit-down dining to relaxed café visits. Mothers can expect complimentary meals, artisanal sweet treats, and mimosas across the participating venues,…
The First Group Hospitality is marking Eid Al-Fitr with a set of dining options across its venues in Dubai. The programme covers the long weekend and is aimed at guests looking to eat out with family and friends during the holiday. The offer spans four venues across different parts of the city. Local at Barsha Heights, Urban Eatery and Village Bistro at JVC, and Neighbourhood Brew at JVT are all taking part. Options across the venues include buffet dinners, neighbourhood-style dining and a terrace BBQ with live entertainment, giving guests a range of settings and formats to choose from over…
Wellbeings Holistic Healing has launched an offer that gives guests a reason to bring someone with them on their next visit. When one guest pays for a treatment, their companion receives a complimentary 60-minute treatment of equal or lesser value at no charge. The offer is open to anyone visiting with a partner, friend, colleague or family member. It is designed around the idea that wellness is a shared experience as much as a personal one, and that taking time out together can be a meaningful way to reconnect. Wellbeings combines trained therapists, considered spaces and natural therapies across its…
“We believed in the UAE yesterday, we believe in the UAE today, we will believe in the UAE tomorrow” — Ali Akawi, CEO, ITP Media Group More than 500 chefs, restaurateurs and industry figures came together at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on Thursday 12 March for the 21st annual Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2026. The event recognised the city’s dining scene and the work of the food and beverage sector, going ahead in full despite the regional uncertainty that has affected hospitality businesses in recent weeks. ITP Media Group CEO Ali Akawi opened the evening with remarks directed at…
As Eid approaches, VOCCA, a premium chocolate brand founded in the UAE, has released a festive collection of handcrafted chocolates aimed at the gifting market. The range draws on regional flavours and uses Belgian chocolate throughout. All pieces in the collection are made in the UAE. The Eid selection covers chocolate boxes and trays that combine regional flavour references with considered presentation. Each piece uses premium Belgian chocolate as its base, with fillings and coatings that reflect the culinary traditions of the region. The core of the range is built around VOCCA’s signature bonbons. The selection includes Dates and Walnut,…
With Eid Al Fitr approaching, Barceló Hotel Group has put together a range of staycation and dining options across its UAE properties for the long weekend. The Spanish hospitality group is drawing on both its own background and the traditions of the Gulf to offer guests a selection of ways to mark the occasion. The group’s UAE portfolio covers three distinct properties, each with a different character. Barceló Al Jaddaf suits those looking for a city-based stay. Barceló Business Bay offers a contemporary setting in one of Dubai’s main commercial and residential districts. Barceló Residences Dubai Marina provides fully serviced…
Over the past five years, brothers Mohamad, Wassim and Omar Orfali have built Orfali Bros around a clear aim: to move away from convention and develop a version of modern Middle Eastern cuisine that draws on their own background and a wider set of global influences. They were not the first to revisit regional cooking through a contemporary lens, but they have managed to hold together critical recognition, a returning customer base and a menu that keeps developing without losing its footing. The latest version of the restaurant, referred to as Orfali Bros 2.0, has cut a significant portion of…